Blood pressure monitoring for early heart risk awareness
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a blood pressure monitoring system called Aktiia can help people become aware of high blood pressure early and predict heart risks. It involves using a smartphone and a wrist bracelet (or just the phone's camera) to take blood pressure readings.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 21 to 85 years old.
- You must live in Switzerland, Germany, or the UK.
- You must own a smartphone (iPhone or Android) and be either an Aktiia user or willing to use the app.
- You must not have certain heart rhythm issues or health conditions that affect blood flow, like diabetes or kidney problems.
- You cannot have any skin damage on your wrists or index fingers (for taking readings).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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